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Knave of Hearts

Original title: Monsieur Ripois
  • 1954
  • Approved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
586
YOUR RATING
Knave of Hearts (1954)
FrenchComedyDramaRomance

A philanderer fakes suicide with unexpected consequences.A philanderer fakes suicide with unexpected consequences.A philanderer fakes suicide with unexpected consequences.

  • Director
    • René Clément
  • Writers
    • Louis Hémon
    • Hugh Mills
    • René Clément
  • Stars
    • Gérard Philipe
    • Valerie Hobson
    • Joan Greenwood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    586
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • René Clément
    • Writers
      • Louis Hémon
      • Hugh Mills
      • René Clément
    • Stars
      • Gérard Philipe
      • Valerie Hobson
      • Joan Greenwood
    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast26

    Gérard Philipe
    Gérard Philipe
    • André Ripois
    Valerie Hobson
    Valerie Hobson
    • Catherine Ripois
    Joan Greenwood
    Joan Greenwood
    • Norah
    Margaret Johnston
    Margaret Johnston
    • Anne
    Natasha Parry
    Natasha Parry
    • Patricia
    Germaine Montero
    Germaine Montero
    • Marcelle
    Julie Anslow
    • Maisie Smith
    • (uncredited)
    Mae Bacon
    • Mrs. Rose
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • Art
    • (uncredited)
    John Boston
    • Best Man
    • (uncredited)
    Gerald Campion
    • Harry
    • (uncredited)
    Beryl Cooke
    • Kind Typist
    • (uncredited)
    David Coote
    David Coote
    • Richard
    • (uncredited)
    Diana Decker
    Diana Decker
    • Diana
    • (uncredited)
    Margot Field
    • Doris Braddock
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Hart
    • Pupil
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Howard
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Huson
    Paul Huson
    • Golf Caddy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • René Clément
    • Writers
      • Louis Hémon
      • Hugh Mills
      • René Clément
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews7

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    Related interests

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    Comedy
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    Drama
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Gene Tierney was offered the role of Catherine Ripois but she turned it down.
    • Goofs
      When Andre leaves Anne, the whole crew is reflected in the taxi that takes him away.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Son of Gascogne (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      La Chanson de Margaret
      Music by V. Marceau
      Lyrics by Pierre Mac Orlan
      Performed by Germaine Montero

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 30, 1954 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lover Boy
    • Filming locations
      • Trafalgar Square, St James's, London, England, UK(Ripois randomly following young women in the street; Ripois sleeping a night out on a bench)
    • Production companies
      • Transcontinental Film Productions (London)
      • Transcontinental Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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